Drive Client

How to use the Drive Client can be found [HERE]().

How do I install the Drive Client?

  1. First, download the appropriate Drive Client software for your operating system (Windows, MacOS) or the explanation file (Linux). You can find these in the customer dashboard under "Download Manager" or on our website in the Support section.
  2. Install the Drive Client accordingly and start the program.

a) Windows Installation

  1. Download the Drive Client software for your Windows computer.
  2. Install the program by opening the downloaded installation file and following the installation instructions.

Video Tutorial: Install Drive Client on Windows 10

b) Mac Installation

  1. Download the Drive Client software for your Mac computer.
  2. Install the program by opening the downloaded installation file and following the installation instructions.

c) Linux Installation

To install the client on your Linux computer, proceed as follows:

  1. Open the Linux terminal

  2. Add the signing key:

    sudo wget https://linux-clients.seafile.com/seafile.asc -O /usr/share/keyrings/seafile-keyring.asc

  3. Add the repository to your apt-source list: The command for this varies depending on the distribution used:

    For Debian 9

    sudo bash -c "echo 'deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/seafile-keyring.asc] https://linux-clients.seafile.com/seadrive-deb/stretch/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/seadrive.list"

    For Debian 10

    sudo bash -c "echo 'deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/seafile-keyring.asc] https://linux-clients.seafile.com/seadrive-deb/buster/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/seadrive.list"

    For Debian 11

    sudo bash -c "echo 'deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/seafile-keyring.asc] https://linux-clients.seafile.com/seadrive-deb/bullseye/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/seadrive.list"

    For Ubuntu 18.04

    sudo bash -c "echo 'deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/seafile-keyring.asc] https://linux-clients.seafile.com/seadrive-deb/bionic/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/seadrive.list"

    For Ubuntu 20.04

    sudo bash -c "echo 'deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/seafile-keyring.asc] https://linux-clients.seafile.com/seadrive-deb/focal/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/seadrive.list"

    For Ubuntu 22.04

    sudo bash -c "echo 'deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/seafile-keyring.asc] https://linux-clients.seafile.com/seadrive-deb/jammy/ stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/seadrive.list"

  4. Update your local apt-cache:

    sudo apt-get update

  5. Install the Drive Client:

    Version with graphical interface

    sudo apt-get install seadrive-gui

    Version without graphical interface

    sudo apt-get install seadrive-daemon

Here you can find further installation instructions for other Linux distributions.

Video Tutorial: Install Drive Client on Linux

How can I connect the Drive Client with my luckycloud?

After successful installation, connect your luckycloud with the Drive Client by entering the following login details:

Option Input
Server (One / Teams): https://sync.luckycloud.de
Server (Business): https://storage.luckycloud.de
Username: Your full email address
Password: Your luckycloud password

By confirming the login button, a virtual network drive is created that reflects all your data from your luckycloud account in your system.

Access to encrypted directories

Encrypted directories must first be unlocked:

  • Navigate to the background programs of your device and right-click on the SeaDrive icon:

  • Then select "Show encrypted directories" in the context menu.
  • After that, right-click "Synchronize".
  • Please enter the password of the directory.

Now you can also use encrypted directories via the Drive Client.

Possible error sources during account setup

If an error message should occur, check the following possible error sources:

  • Did you pay attention to case sensitivity?
  • Is your password correct?
    Please try to log in to the web interface with your login details. One / Teams: sync.luckycloud.de
    Business: storage.luckycloud.de
  • Did you enter the correct server address? One / Teams: https://sync.luckycloud.de Business: https://storage.luckycloud.de
  • Please delete any spaces before or after your entries

Multiple user accounts on one device

If there are multiple user accounts on your PC or laptop, you should prevent unauthorized access to the data by other users.

  1. Navigate to the background programs of your device and right-click on the SeaDrive icon:

  1. Select "Settings".
  2. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  3. Check the box "Only the current user account may use the folder".
  4. Confirm the setting with "Ok".

continue to: What is the difference between Sync Client and Drive Client?